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Policeman Edwin W. Welsh | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Edwin W. Welsh

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, November 10, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Motorcycle accident

Incident Date: 11/10/1934

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Arrested

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Policeman Edwin Welsh was killed by a drunk driver while riding in a police motorcycle sidecar.

Policeman Welsh was struck by a hit-run driver as he sat on his motorcycle at Torresdale Avenue and Paul Street. A suspect was arrested an hour later.

Policeman Welsh is survived by his wife and two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 11, 2011

 

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